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verynice is a design strategy practice led by Matthew Manos. Based in Los Angeles, we are made up of a small core team as well as a massive network of over 1000+ collaborators across the globe.
Called “crazy or genius” by Forbes and named one of the 100 most influential creatives by HOW Magazine, Matthew Manos is the Founder of verynice. He launched verynice in 2008 as an early social-enterprise model focused on reducing nonprofit expenses and expanding access to design strategy. Matthew has authored or edited over 30 books and toolkits, delivered talks in 18 countries, and currently teaches design strategy at USC’s Iovine and Young Academy.
Rebecca Ramirez is a design strategist and project manager skilled in research, human-centered methodology, and translating complex organizational challenges into clear opportunities for innovation. She leads interdisciplinary teams from ideation through implementation, working collaboratively with clients to shape thoughtful, strategic outcomes. Her approach blends analysis, storytelling, and iterative problem-solving across strategy, operations, and organizational development. Rebecca holds a degree in English Literature from the University of Chicago, grounding her work in strong communication, critical thinking, and a commitment to clarity and impact.
Kiera Smith is a design strategist whose work blends systems thinking, collaborative inquiry, and a commitment to inclusive design. At verynice, she leads strategy and creative exploration across client engagements, drawing on her deep interest in accessibility to shape more equitable and thoughtful solutions. Kiera’s practice emphasizes research-driven insight, iterative problem-solving, and translating complex challenges into actionable design opportunities. She brings a steady, reflective approach to interdisciplinary teams, helping organizations envision and implement meaningful change through strategic design.
Our work and ideas are estimated to have reached over 500 million impressions across the globe. verynice's disruptive business model and award-winning work has attracted attention from almost every major media outlet.
